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I played the lottery 100 times on ESPN. Results . . .

NOTE; In the lottery the Pacers can only move up into one of the top three positions. If we don't do so we either pick where we finished in the league or we move back if a team in back of us moves up. The lottery was kind to me today. Our chance of getting the #1 pick from where we are now (11th) is .8%. I got it twice for 2%.

1] 2
2] 1
3] 5
11] 89
12 3

With our number 1 picks we took Rose both times. We also got him a 3rd time when we got the 2nd pick in the draft and Minnesota took Beasley. As for Minny taking Beasley, Ford's reasoning is Beasley and Jefferson would give Minny a devastating inside-out punch.

With our 5 number 3 picks we took Brook Lopez each time. Myself I would rather take a point guard at 3 and try to get his brother later.

With our 89 number 11 picks we took Augustin with 88 of them and Westbrook with the other. Westbrook was always available when we picked eleventh so it's likely we could have him instead of Augustin.

With our three number 12 picks we took Augustine twice and Love the other time.

Of course our picks are according to Chad Ford, but I thought it interesting.

Re: I played the lottery 100 times on ESPN. Results . . .

What is funny about Ford is he has DJ Augustine going to the Clippers if they do not have a top three pick everytime and he has no love Danillo G. He thinks we are drafting a PG 100% but you never know w/ Larry Bird.

Re: I played the lottery 100 times on ESPN. Results . . .

I think I read in one article that he has occasionally lost his composure on the court... hard to say because I haven't seen with my own eyes. I don't really have a problem with a player that plays with emotion, but there are boundries. Ill take that any day over a guy who has the oppisite problem, not caring, which is what I have heard about Deandre Jordan, and why I want to stay away from him.

"As a bearded man, i was very disappointed in Love. I am gathering other bearded men to discuss the status of Kevin Love's beard. I am motioning that it must be shaved."

Re: I played the lottery 100 times on ESPN. Results . . .

I think I read in one article that he has occasionally lost his composure on the court... hard to say because I haven't seen with my own eyes. I don't really have a problem with a player that plays with emotion, but there are boundries. Ill take that any day over a guy who has the oppisite problem, not caring, which is what I have heard about Deandre Jordan, and why I want to stay away from him.

I know the competition is better in the Big 12, but McGee's numbers are much better. It looks like rebounding is really the only area where Jordan has an edge. He's also slightly bigger. One thing to keep in mind is that while McGee's a sophomore and Jordan's a freshman, McGee is only 6 months older.

I know the competition is better in the Big 12, but McGee's numbers are much better. It looks like rebounding is really the only area where Jordan has an edge. He's also slightly bigger. One thing to keep in mind is that while McGee's a sophomore and Jordan's a freshman, McGee is only 6 months older.

You also have to look at who they played right... BOth of these guys stats drop against good talent.

The only big question mark in my mind is if McGee can get some weight on and still be healthy. No knee "benders" or anything like that. I do like his ability to hit a 3 once and awhile.

Re: I played the lottery 100 times on ESPN. Results . . .

Re: I played the lottery 100 times on ESPN. Results . . .

There could still be some players enter the draft that could shake things up a bit. Hansbrough "could" go 10th and change everything.

"He wanted to get to that money time. Time when the hardware was on the table. That's when Roger was going to show up. So all we needed to do was stay close"Darnell Hillman (Speaking of former teammate Roger Brown)